The verb to wet · Conjugation
Past Simple of wet
The answer: wet (or wetted)
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to wet is wet (or wetted).
Example: She wet her hair.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | wet |
| You | wet |
| He / She / It | wet |
| We | wet |
| You (pl.) | wet |
| They | wet |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Wet or wetted?
Both are accepted. Wet is more common: She wet her hair. Wetted is more formal, and you see it mostly in writing.
2. Wet = weak (UK slang)
In informal British English, he's a bit wet means he is weak, not brave, with no strong character.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of wet?+
Wet (no change) or wetted (regular, accepted). Like cut and put, the form can stay the same.
What does wet mean as an adjective?+
Wet (adjective) = covered in water or another liquid: The grass is wet. The opposite is dry.
What is bedwetting?+
Wet the bed means to pee in your bed by accident while you sleep (it happens to young children). The noun is bedwetting.
What does a wet paint sign mean?+
Wet paint! means the paint is new and not dry yet: don't touch! It is a very common sign.
What does he's a bit wet mean?+
In informal British English, wet (adjective) can mean weak, not brave, with no strong character. Don't be wet! means don't be so weak!
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